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Overview |
Washburn University | RSU | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Washburn University | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $166 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 19% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Washburn University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 3,155 students)
Washburn University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or RSU?
- Washburn University is 99.4% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Washburn University than Rogers State University ($20,328.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than RSU ($12,473 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 6.8% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($10,040 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Rogers State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 10% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($7,818 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at RSU (3.4)
Washburn University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or RSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RSU and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Rogers State University (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $5,000 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washburn University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $16,900)
- RSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Washburn University graduates. ($166 vs. $174)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/